Collapsible umbrella



Dec. 3; 1929. A. A. THEODOROPULOS 1,738,267

COLLAPSIB LE UMBRELLA v Filed May 9, 1928 IN V EN TOR.

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ATTORNEY lletented Dec. 3, 1929 pm m WE! om w ii a all t lt .llmz soil UOLLAESIELE UMBRELLA Application filed May 9, 19...8.

'lhis invention relates generally to umbrellas, and has more particular reference to a novel type ct collapsible umbrella.

The invention has tor an object tl. 3 pro- U vi ionotad vice of the class mentioned which out simple durable construction, desirable and ei'lic ent in action, and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

The device proposes the use ot a collar sible handle and collapsible ribs connected therewith and arranged for operating as an umbrella frame when in extended positions. lloth the handle an d the ribs are of tubular construction, telescopically arranged and adapted tor attending the thinner members thereof into outer positions. The thinner outer rib portions are provided with slidable rings, and umbrella cloth is attached to the thicker outer rib portions and to the rings. An eagle designed case is provided for bold inp; the umbrella. in collapsed condition.

F or further comprehension of the invention, and ot the objects and advantages thereof, r ference will be had to the following deiption and accom uinying drawings, and

to the appended claims in which the various novel 'leatmx-s of the invention are more particularly set forth.

1 the accompanying drawing, forming a nuiterial part of this disclosure:

Fig. l is a central. vertical sectional View ot a device constructed according to this in- 'vention.

l 2 is a similar View of the device 111 y collapsed condition.

Fig. 8 is a plan View of the bottom side of the umbrella, certain of the ribs being shown in collapsed condition.

4: shows the umbrella completely collapsed.

Fig. 5 is a c etail fragmentary view of the lower portion of the umbrella handle.

l 6 detail fragmentary View of the rib holder slider on the handle.

" 'l' is a detail fragmentary view of one of the ribs.

Fig. 8 a fragmentary central sectional View or one of the ribs. ll" 9 is a sid clevational View of the umbreua casing.

Serial No. 276,206.

ber 11 telscopieally connected therewith. A

top knurled cap 12 is threadedly engaged on the tree end of the member 10, and clamps a place. A plurality of flexible tubuembers 14. are pivotally connected to the ring: 12%, and smaller flexible tubular rib memb; 15 are telescopically engaged in the members 1 1-.

It rib holder slider 16 engages upon the member and has pivotally connected links ll also pivotall y connected with the members lEach or :no ribs has several rings 18 slidably mounted thereon, and umbrella cloth 10 is tirmly secured to the members 14: and to the rings 18. This cloth is tightly arranged to bend the ribs of the umbrella into curved :l'orm as is euston'iary in common umbrellas. it snap catch 19 is built into the handle 10 to properly hold the slider 16 for producing the rib curvatures.

In 2, the slider 16 is slightly moved downwards, and the ribs are in partially closed positions. Then the ribs are straightened, and members 15 ma y be manually forced into the members 14L.

Then the ribs of the umbrella are collapsed the portions 15 slide into the portions 14L and the rings 18 more into close relation as shown in Fi Strings 20 are tied between the rings 18 for properly positioning the rings when in spread. positions. In completely collapsed condition, the umbrella cloth 19 is wrinkled and folded, as shown in The member 11 is provided at its bottom tree end with a guide disc 21 with niches 22 for receiving the ribs of the device, and a cap 23 with a flan 2a is tlui'eadedly attached to the extreme lower portion of the memher 11. When the cap 23 is screwed on completely the umbrella ribs are caught by the flange 2st for holding the umbrella closed.

The slider 16 is rubber lined as indicated in Fig. 6 by numeral 16. This will add to the. functioning); of this slider and also to its durability. ln Fig. 7 a detail is shown of the tips of the ribs in collapsed positions.

of air when the thinner members are retracted. The arrangement is such that when the valves are closed, the tubular members retain their extended or retracted positions.

In Fig. 9 a casing for the umbrella is shown, which is of eagle shape and design. The head 28 of the eagle is hingedly connected to the body 29 as'at 80. A tail 31 is secured to the body 29 by means of latches 32. A hollow 33 is formed in the tail, the body and the head for accommodating the umbrella in folded condition. The body 29 is provided with wings 34: in the form of pocket books provided with various articles such as lipstick 35, a handkerchief 36, a powder case 37 and any other useful-articles. Fringes 38 are attached to the body 29 for simulating feet.

While I have shown and described the preferred' embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is 1. In an umbrella of the class described,

telescopic ribs each consisting of a plurality end sections slidable in the main sections,

rings slidable on the end sections of the ribs,

strings connecting the rings for holding them correctly located when in spaced condition, and an umbrella cloth fixed on the main sections and on said rings.

7 4. In an umbrella of the class described, ribs comprising main sections and thinner end sectionsslidable in the main sections, rings slidable on the end sections of the ribs,

a means for holding the sections in either open or closed positions, and an umbrella cloth fixed on the main sections and on said rings.

In testimony whereof I have afiixed my signature.

ARISTEDE A. TI-IEODOROPULOS. 

